Kinaxis
Overview
This is a remote position. You can work from home and be located anywhere in the USA.
About Kinaxis
Elevate your career journey by embracing a new challenge with Kinaxis. We are experts in tech, but it’s really our people who give us passion to always seek ways to do things better. Kinaxis is a global leader in end-to-end supply chain management, enabling supply chain excellence for all industries. We are expanding our team in the US and around the world as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers.
The Senior Delivery Manager within the Solution Assurance team is responsible for managing complex projects with multi-million-dollar budgets. Leveraging extensive experience in project management and a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, you will drive the successful delivery of transformative software solutions, exceeding client expectations and contributing to the company's growth and success. The role has accountability for managing client engagements and provides project management support and guidance to a dedicated team of experts to ensure projects remain on time and on budget.
What you will do
Engage with senior-level stakeholders, including C-suite executives, to understand their strategic objectives and translate them into actionable project plans.
Conduct project kickoff and act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering strategic guidance and insights to optimize supply chain processes and maximize the value of our software solutions, fostering strong relationships and ensuring open and transparent communication.
Lead project teams consisting of cross-functional members. Manage team interests and expectations, fostering collaboration and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
Monitor project progress, track KPIs, identify project risks (technical, operational, and market-related), and develop robust risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential impact.
Conduct regular project status meetings with clients and internal teams to provide updates, address concerns, and manage expectations.
Mentor and coach junior team members, providing guidance and support to develop their skills and capabilities.
Document and maintain project documentation, including project plans, requirements, test cases, and issue logs, to support project governance and compliance.
Identify opportunities for cost optimization and resource reallocation to maximize project efficiency and profitability.
What we are looking for
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Supply Chain, Business or related post-secondary education.
7+ years of progressive experience in project management.
Experience across the full project life cycle, including defining scopes and goals for projects with budgets exceeding $1 million.
Ability to articulate complex technology solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Strong leadership and influencing skills; ability to motivate cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity to drive project success.
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Role-specific Skills And Experience
Extensive knowledge of supply chain processes, logistics operations, and enterprise software solutions.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Willingness to travel as needed to project execution and client interactions.
Work With Impact Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day—when store shelves are stocked and medications are available for our loved ones.
Work with Fortune 500 Brands Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Ford, Unilever, Yamaha, P&G, Lockheed-Martin, and more.
Social Responsibility at Kinaxis Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. We are committed to sustainability and community involvement. Kinaxis provides accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process.
Benefits and Perks
Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide day off on the last Friday of every month)
Flexible work options
Physical and mental well-being programs
Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
Mentorship programs and training for career development
Recognition programs and referral rewards
Hackathons
Kinaxis welcomes candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request and, if you require an accommodation, please reach out to recruitmentprograms@kinaxis.com. This contact is for accessibility requests and cannot be used to inquire about application statuses.
Kinaxis is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process. We use AI tools in the initial screening to help identify candidates whose education, experience, and skills closely match the role. Final hiring decisions are made by a human recruitment team.
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About Kinaxis
Elevate your career journey by embracing a new challenge with Kinaxis. We are experts in tech, but it’s really our people who give us passion to always seek ways to do things better. Kinaxis is a global leader in end-to-end supply chain management, enabling supply chain excellence for all industries. We are expanding our team in the US and around the world as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers.
The Senior Delivery Manager within the Solution Assurance team is responsible for managing complex projects with multi-million-dollar budgets. Leveraging extensive experience in project management and a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, you will drive the successful delivery of transformative software solutions, exceeding client expectations and contributing to the company's growth and success. The role has accountability for managing client engagements and provides project management support and guidance to a dedicated team of experts to ensure projects remain on time and on budget.
What you will do
Engage with senior-level stakeholders, including C-suite executives, to understand their strategic objectives and translate them into actionable project plans.
Conduct project kickoff and act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering strategic guidance and insights to optimize supply chain processes and maximize the value of our software solutions, fostering strong relationships and ensuring open and transparent communication.
Lead project teams consisting of cross-functional members. Manage team interests and expectations, fostering collaboration and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
Monitor project progress, track KPIs, identify project risks (technical, operational, and market-related), and develop robust risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential impact.
Conduct regular project status meetings with clients and internal teams to provide updates, address concerns, and manage expectations.
Mentor and coach junior team members, providing guidance and support to develop their skills and capabilities.
Document and maintain project documentation, including project plans, requirements, test cases, and issue logs, to support project governance and compliance.
Identify opportunities for cost optimization and resource reallocation to maximize project efficiency and profitability.
What we are looking for
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Supply Chain, Business or related post-secondary education.
7+ years of progressive experience in project management.
Experience across the full project life cycle, including defining scopes and goals for projects with budgets exceeding $1 million.
Ability to articulate complex technology solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Strong leadership and influencing skills; ability to motivate cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity to drive project success.
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Role-specific Skills And Experience
Extensive knowledge of supply chain processes, logistics operations, and enterprise software solutions.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Willingness to travel as needed to project execution and client interactions.
Work With Impact Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day—when store shelves are stocked and medications are available for our loved ones.
Work with Fortune 500 Brands Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Ford, Unilever, Yamaha, P&G, Lockheed-Martin, and more.
Social Responsibility at Kinaxis Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. We are committed to sustainability and community involvement. Kinaxis provides accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process.
Benefits and Perks
Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide day off on the last Friday of every month)
Flexible work options
Physical and mental well-being programs
Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
Mentorship programs and training for career development
Recognition programs and referral rewards
Hackathons
Kinaxis welcomes candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request and, if you require an accommodation, please reach out to recruitmentprograms@kinaxis.com. This contact is for accessibility requests and cannot be used to inquire about application statuses.
Kinaxis is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process. We use AI tools in the initial screening to help identify candidates whose education, experience, and skills closely match the role. Final hiring decisions are made by a human recruitment team.
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